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Rotary District 9455 Aboriginal Reference Group

DRAFT MINUTES 27 March 2018Time and date: 4.30pm – Tuesday 27 March 2018 (3/2018). Venue: Jane and John Boxall’s Home, 25 Hardy Road, Nedlands

Present: Bruce Dufty (BD), Phillip Skelton (PhS), Leonie Dobrowolski (LeD), Jane Boxall (JB), Sylvia Byers (SB), Dawn Brodie (DB), Charles Johnson (CJ) and Lindsay Dry (LiD)

(Chair): Bruce Dufty

Invited Guests: Nil

Apologies: Gary Slee (GS), Andrew Turk (AT) - ill, Peter Stone (PeS) – work commitments, Taliah Payne (TP), Colin Hughes (CH), Sheryl Bryan (SB), Karen Jacobs (KJ), Gordon Cole (GC) Ellery Blackman (EB) and Noel Nannup (NN)

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Item Description DiscussionMinutes from Meeting 3/2018: 27 March 2018.

Action Person Responsible

1. WelcomeMeeting commenced at 4.34pm The Chair welcomed committee members.

He then acknowledged the Whadjuk Noongar people as follow: “We wish to acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar ancestors, present day people and Elders who have been the custodians of this land for 60,000 years. May the Whadjuk Noongar people and Rotary walk together toward a better future for all West Australians”.

Apologies were noted.

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2. Approval of Minutes for 27 February 2018.

The Minutes were approved as an accurate record of the meeting held 27 February. Moved PhS, Seconded BD.

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3. Projects Three items were brought forward because LiD and CJ had to attend a State Governor’s event at Government House.

Educational Scholarships Project with YAL, AIEF, ARH and other Educational Scholarship Bodies – LiD asked that the Group consider Young Australia League (YAL) Education Scholarships as the initial item

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as he was pressed for time. LiD explained that he had attended a presentation by YAL. They described how they provide burseries for young Australians aged between 12 and 25 years experiencing hardship due to social circumstances or disability to enable them to continue and succeed in their education, Seven worthy recipients were awarded scholarships in 2018. Each scholarship is worth between $2,000 and $12,500 a year to cover expenses such as tuition fees, specialist courses, home tutoring, books, equipment and travel and living allowance. Scholarships are broken into the following categories:- Secondary Lower Scholarships – current value $2,000 each.- Secondary Upper Scholarships – current value $3,000 each- Post-Secondary Scholarships – current value up to $12,500 each.Rotary Clubs can become sponsors or be providers of relevant in-kind donations. (refer attachments 3a. and 3b distributed with the ARG agenda for the ARG meeting for 24 April 2018)It was agreed that the ARG will publicise this new program to Rotary Clubs.Members were strongly supportive of any educational initiatives that could be beneficial to Aboriginal students. During discussion it was noted that the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation is already a very significant player in this field offering secondary scholarships to students who wished to pursue degrees, Diplomas/Certifications and Apprenticeships/Traineeships. They also offered work experience to some students. In 2015 there were:- 524 scholarship students from 259 Aboriginal communities.- 460 school scholarships and 64 university scholarships. - 37% of scholarships went to females and 63% to males.- Scholarships by State was NSW 189, Qld 216, WA 14, Vic 48, ACT

3, SA 2, NT 48, and Tas 3- 82% of scholarships were awarded to students from very remote

(24%), remote (13%), rural (23%) and regional (22%) areas of Australia. 18% of students were from Metropolitan areas.

- Retention rates were 93% for School students and 96% for university students.

- 93 school students and 7 university students graduated in 2015.This program relies heavily on corporate sponsors. Rotary can be a sponsor. The ARG will continue publicise this program.Other Scholarship programs publicised by the ARG include: - Australian Rotary Health Aboriginal Tertiary Scholarships- Yalari School Scholarships (Qld)- WA Private school scholarships

Publicise YAL Scholarship Program

Continue publicizing AIEF Scholarships

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- University Bridging Courses- Indigenous science Communication Scholarship- Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Health Industry Scholarships- Leadership WA Scholarships- Financial Advisor ScholarshipDiscussion then turned to how the funding of educational scholarships could occur. It was noted that some Clubs have significant investments. Such investments could be channelled into Chartiable Trusts. Interest earned on Chartiable Trusts could be utilised to fund Educational Scholarships through YAL, AIEF and other bodies. Clubs with large investment portfolios need to be identified and a plan developed to recommend their use of their funds in this manner,

Rotary Conference, Geraldton April 2018 – LiD sought feedback from the ARG regarding it participation in this Conference. The Chair and PhS responded as follows: Hon Ken Wyatt’s, Federal Minister for Aging and Aboriginal Health,

was unable to attend the conference, so he was preparing a five-minute video presentation.

The ARG had arranged for a stand at the conference. Three banners (i.e. an ARG banner, a Making FASD banner and an End Trachoma by 2020 banner) were being displayed together with printed material.

An ARG “T”-Shirts had been designed by LeD. ARG members were planning to wear the “T”-Shirts.

Three ARG members would attend the Conference.LiD thanked the ARG for their contribution to the Conference.

Rotary Celebration Breakfast at Yagan Square – CJ and the Chair advised that all was in place for the Rotary Celebration Breakfast at Yagan Square on 28 March 2018. The Rotary Club of Matilda Bay led by Rhondda Tilbrook had done a sterling job organising this event.The following documents were tabled for member’s information: 26/2/2018 Yagan Square Meeting Notes 26/2/2018 to 9/3/2018 Telephone discussions with Carol Innes

regarding relevant Aboriginal Elders and senior Aboriginals that should be invited to the Rotary Celebration Breakfast on 28 March 2018.

7/3/2018 Yagan Square Meeting Notes 8/3/2018 Invitations to Aboriginal Guests 14/3/2018 Yagan Square Map

Continue publicizing these scholarships

Identify Clubs and plan a project to utilize

income from Trusts for Educational scholarships

Ensure Hon Ken Wyatt’s presentation is

available

Arrange Printing of ARG banner and

printing of “T”Shirts

BD

ALL for Next meeting

PhS

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14/3/2018 Yagan Square Meeting Notes 21/3/2018 Yagan Square final Preparation meeting 21/3/2018 Aboriginal CJ indicated his was happy with the support provided by the ARG. BD recommended that the ARG express their appreciation of Rhondda’s Tilbrook’s contribution to the project by writing a letter of thanks.

LiD and CJ left the meeting to attend their Government House function at 5.05pm.

The Northside Youth Program to develop Aboriginal Youth through natural supports, and thus minimizing Drug and Alcohol abuse.

BD and LeD reported on progress to date.

2 March 2018 BD and LeD met with Martin Smith of Ebenezer Homes to discuss their revised budget proposal (Refer Tabled Attachment 3a).

9 March 2018 BD and LeD undertook a thorough review of the revised budget submission, which was a great improvement on the initial submissions because budget calculations were costs closely linked to the implementation of the project. However, in trying to keep costs down, they had made the project vulnerable to failure because there were insufficient allocations in some areas. Further although they had made a commitment to consult Ellery Blackman, Chartered Accountant from KPMG, they appeared not to have done so. Nor had they consulted the Wadjak Northside Community Group about partnership issues.

16 March 2018 LeD and BD met with Martin Smith to provide budget feedback. Prior to the discussion of budget issues, Martin outlined several changes that are taking place at Ebenezer Homes. First, they are changing the name of the Agency to “Ebenezer Aboriginal Corporation” which will manage a range services: Ebenezer Homes, Ebenezer Prison to Work Program1, Ebenezer Wungening Program (Healing Program) 2, and the Ebenezer Northside Project. All services are developmental in nature and are to be managed separately. Ebenezer plans to construct appropriate office space on

Letter of thanks to be sent to R Tilbrook

BD

1 A 6 x 6 program – six months preparing prisoners for release and six months establishing prisoners in the community and in employment.2 Ebenezer is one of two Partners undertaking this service for Child Protection Services. It is an in-Home Support service to Families and Children

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their existing site to accommodate increases in staff.

BD expressed strong reservations about Ebenezer’s plan to run a Prison to Work Program on the same site as the Northside project. He stated that it had been his experience in Prison Services and Juvenile Justice facilities that it was inadvisable to operate prison services alongside prevention services because prison services usually teach people about being more effective criminals and exposure to violence within prisons teaches that violence is a solution to many life problems when they are released. Moreover, prison is highly structured and fails to teach good decision-making and capacities for managing their lives upon release. Surveys of Aboriginal youth who have just left school are 16 times more likely to be influenced by their peer (including these peers). Hence, it is inadvisable to operate a mix of these two programs. BD sought the advice of other ARG members before he and LeD had their next meeting with Ebenezer. Some members thought that BD’s fears were a little on the strong side but agreed that contact between the populations should be kept to a minimum, and that a decision may need to be taken to not proceed with the project.

The following cost issues had been identified by BD and LeD as requiring clarification by Ebenezer:

Although time allocation for casual consultants implementing the project was adequate, BD and LeD queries whether the allocation of 0.2 FTE for the Manager’s time was adequate considering the demands that would be placed on this position. It was agreed that a 0.4 FTE allocation was probably more realistic;

Provision for inflation costs related to employee costs had been built in for the two-year project operations, no provision had been made for a late start whilst funds were being raised. A second 3% inflation figure needs to be added to all allocations in the budget for a start that will probably be delayed by twelve months.

Advertising and Promotional Literature costs appear close to being right, but there was insufficient information to decide whether costs were realistic; Martin to provide further detail re costs.

Insurance provisions appear okay, but an assessment by an independent accountant such as Ellery Blackburn would be

Concerns to be raised with Ebenezer

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valuable; Client Meals Provision – this is necessary as the program is

likely to operate on at least two evenings per week. LeD recommended that costs be based on the provision of healthy food and a drink as opposed to fast foods. BD recommended that provision be made for one consultant to eat with the students when meals are provided to develop group comradery. BD offered to assist them with costing this item.

BD and LeD understood that Ebenezer wished to promote an identity amongst participants by them dressing in a common manner. However, it was not clear how the Student Merchandise related to identity development, nor to a positive community image. It was suggested that positive program image be selected in the form of a program name and theme (e.g. Northside Aboriginal Academy and “Boyz are Borm, Men are Made” or equivalents). This would permit the branding of clothing and other merchandise. BD had obtained a quotation from Embroidme for “T”-shirts which was virtually cost price quotation for two shirts per participant and staff (the quote was $2524.50 for 170 shirts required for the entire program). Martin agreed that shirts would be their first choice. BD and LeD agreed that water bottles were also a necessity for each individual. They thought that a branded Jersey (or equivalent) might be necessary for cold weather and head covering item for hot weather. However, they queried the need for beanie’s, and branded Duffel items. Costs item they select needs to be re-calculated based on quotations.

BD and LeD stated that they would find it hard to justify the budgeted computer costs because many suitable computers having 15.6 inch screens, 4 GB of RAM, 300 GB hard drives could be purchased for $400, plus Windows Professional and Office 365 for an additional $200 in year 1 and $120 in year 2. During this discussion Martin identified that they had failed to include a digital projector (estimated value $550) and a Black and White laser printer (estimated value $250).

Provision had been made in the budget for vehicle hire costs. The amounts specified were not realistic and the inconvenience of hiring would be very expensive in terms of time and insurance. A more realistic option is to partner with

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Wadjak Northside Community Group whereby they apply for a Lotteries Grant to cover the costs of purchasing a 12-15 seat vehicle. They would then sign an MOU with Wadjak Northside Community Group To get regular access at an agreed cost. In this way both agencies could gain significant mutual benefits. Martin needs to establish a relationship with Wadjak Northside Community Group to progress this option. It would have the added advantage of having two complementary agencies supporting the local Aboriginal community each working for the benefit of the local community. Other benefits might be collaboration in regard to the provision of services.

Mobile phone costs appear to be realistic. Ellery Blackburn could provide independent confirmation.

LeD and BD stated that in an effort to keep costs down, office supply costs appeared to be a little light. Their provision for printer paper was inadequate and there was no provision for printer cartridges. The agency needs to decide how they will manage colour printer costs, whether they should restrict printing as much as possible to black and white options, and whether they will have a separate laser printer for the program or do printing through a photocopier. No financial provision had been made for the registration of Logo costs (about $300). Also, it was not clear what were Website and Domain Hosting (Wix) and Email Hosting costs? Need to re-cost when they have made these decisions.

“Computer software and repairs” would be better labelled “Computer repairs and software upgrades”. Their budget allocation appears to be fairly realistic.

Venue Hire – BD and LeD pointed out that a relationship with Wadjak Northside Community Group and Ebenezer might be mutually beneficial in sharing facilities. This option needs to be explored to determine if there are likely to be mutual benefits. Before determining any cost issues.

Contingencies should be removed. Rotary will add a realistic amount when the budget is finalized.

After the next budget review, there needs to be a meeting with Professor Bragg and/or Professor Kickett-Tucker to decide on the evaluation methodology and the areas to be contracted to achieve and independent evaluation. The

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process evaluative component of the evaluation will be conducted by Rotary and Ebenezer. It is expected the cost will be about $10,000 to $12,000 for the independent evaluation component.

There is no provision for detailed program planning prior to the commencement of the Program. There probably needs to be a four-week planning period prior to the commencement of the program in which all consultants and the manager detail the program so that the program can continue functioning when unforeseen things happen (e.g. illness, resignations, etc) – estimated cost $20,200

Next budget meeting to occur in early April. As the budget may exceed Rotary’s fund-raising capacity, BD has

contacted Hon. Fred Chaney to gain his advice on the project and suggestions regarding funding alternatives. He is also considering approaching Colin Pettit, WA Commissioner for Children and Young People for his advice.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Leonora-Northern Goldfields Region – Rotary in WA Project

Progress is as follows:

Contact with Cleanaway regarding becoming a project sponsor has been deferred pending the outcome of a search for a Global Grants Partner. Louise Hancock is also seeking marketing advice re contacting the corporate sector.

Similarly, contact with IKEA as a potential sponsor has also been deferred pending the outcome of a search for a Global Grants Partner. Louise Hancock is also seeking marketing advice re contacting the corporate sector.

9/1/2018 Department of Consumer Affairs have verbally confirmed the grant but have yet to do this in writing. Dr A Jones advised that he expects to receive the formal approval shortly and he is happy to continue earning interest on the funds until approval is received.

30/1/2018 Rotary District 3292 of Bhutan and the Rotary Club of Thimphu have agreed to contribute $US 2,000 to the project.

Discuss budget issues

Meeting arranged with F Chaney 19 April

2018

Letter requesting release of funds needs

to be sent to Albany Children’s Orchid

FoundationC of Thimphu Needs

to be advised of Global Grant #

BD/LeD

BD/LeD

BD when funds required

BD when GG #

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6/2/2018 and 15/2/2018 Alaskan District 5010 and the Rotary Club of Anchorage have agreed to contributing $US 25,000-$US 30,000 in DDF. N Diane Fejes is the DGE. She encouraged FASD Project Management Committee to formalize Global Grant Application as soon as possible.Diane then wished to talk about reciprocal Visiting Training Teams. She said that she would like a VTT from Western Australia visit Alaska to attend Rotary District 5010 Conference in May 2019. She said she had an academic who worked with them on FAS and she would like him to visit Rotary District 9455 and 9465’s Conferences in April 2018. She recommended that VTT’s be limited to a maximum of five (5) members and that one (1) to (2) places be reserved for academics. She thought that Non-Rotarians should have their airfares and accommodation sponsored with accompanying Rotarians meeting their own costs.

8/2/2018 CJ contacted Robyn Yates, DGE Rotary District 9465 for a DDF contribution.

15/2/2018 Louise Hancock telephoned to say that Noel Allen had an Indian District who were prepared to contribute $US 13,000 in DDF or cash to the project.

BD has arranged to present the project to the Northern Goldfields Interagency Meeting. Its first meeting at 10.30am on 18 April 2018. BD to forward copies of Rotary’s FASD and Trachoma proposals for the meeting. He will probably present via video conferencing because the meeting is being held in Leonora.

27/2/2018 B Hancock reworked budget to include CPI for late commencement in 2018 and funding for community consultation. These changes mean that the total budget required is $525,000 or $US 388,500. It means that there is $67,500 still to raise from Australian sources and $US 36,000 from Rotary and overseas sources.

28/2/2018 Contacted Robyn Yates re support from D9465. Robyn said she was happy to take the request to the District Board, but was concerned that they might not respond favourably.

1/3/2018 FASD PMC met (Refer tabled Attachment 4a FASD PMC Minutes March 2018)

1/3/2018 L Hancock submitted application for funding to the Rotary Club of Boulder.

6/3/2018 Seven requests sent to Korean Rotary International District Service Directors with a request for Global Grants Partners. Six

Follow-up

Present FASD Project plan to NGIAM

Follow-up

available

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BD

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returned indicating the email addresses were cancelled. One district responded affirmatively.

6/3/2018 Nine requests sent to Philippino Rotary International District Service Directors with a request for Global Grants Partners. All emails were received by Directors. No responses to date.

6/3/2018 and 7/3/2018 B Hancock drafted an MOU to define the working relationship between PATCHES-Paediatrics and Rotary.

8/3/2018 BD DB and L Hancock met with Dr Fitzpatrick’s team re FASD. BD obtained Dr Fitzpatrick’s feedback on the draft MOU. BD to ask Lawyer Craig James of Slater Gordon (& the Rotary Club of Dalkeith) to comment on the draft document.

9/3/2018 BD gave a presentation to the Rotary Club of Matilda Bay on the FASD project.

22/3/2018 Orange Daybreak Club has indicated interest in supporting project. BD to contact Mike Hennessey when he returns from his overseas travels in February-March 2018. He recommended seeking sponsorship support from a Rotary Club in East Sydney, but the name he provided does not match any existing Club. Follow-up email sent to Mike Hennessey.

22/3/2018 BD to followed-up Rotary Club pledges to support the FASD project. He needs to contact the Rotary Clubs of South Perth/Burswood, Dalkeith and Scarborough.(Refer tabled Attachments 4b. Drinking in Pregnancy and Infant Development; 4c. 20180213 90% Young People In Detention Have Neuro-Disability; 4d. Global Grant version 7)

Reference was made to Keith Hopkins during meeting. ARG members to confirm and minutes to be amended accordingly.

End Trachoma by 2020 Project

The following progress has been achieved:

Julie Atkins re Balgo contacts. Still no response to date. Department of Communities and Housing to be contacted regarding

housing design and the provision of out-door bathrooms for Aboriginal residents.

8/1/2018 Spotless Laundries contacted regarding disposal of used Hospital Towels and Washers. BD has been advised by the Health Department that this Laundry disposed of Towels and Washers after certain time period or number of uses. Some towels and washers

Follow-up

Follow-up

Revise & obtain legal advice

Follow-up

Follow-up

Keith Hopkins???

No follow-up required

Contact when time permits

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are in excellent condition, and other may have minor stains. Moderate to heavily stained items can be used as cleaning rags. 1/2/2018 R Mullane provided contact details. 16/2/2018 L Hancock recommended caution because some receivers of used towels and washers expressed frustration that Spotless Laundries were not very ethical, supplier large quantities of used items that are not suitable for re-use – and which, in turn, charities have had to pay disposal costs.

1/2/2018 Rotary Club of Morley may be interested in being a lead Club for this project. Meeting with Club on 19 March 2018. Clubs Board meeting 22/3/2018 regarding the role they would like to play in respect to the project.

17/2/2018 Meeting the Jim Orchard to discuss how we might inform the Rotary Club of Geelong should they wish to participate. BD stated that there was too much information to communicate to one Rotary Club meeting. The relevant cultural information, including engagement strategies, could be communicated in both written and verbal forms. Jim said that he did not yet feel confident to do this but liked the idea of BD put together a video which he could present to the Rotary Club of Geelong. A second session could then be organized to explain the project and how Management structures would work. Jim said he was confident about doing the second session himself once the plan was endorsed by End Trachoma By 2020 Management Team. He was prepared to work with BD to get this finalized.

20/2/2018 Lien Trinh has advised that the Rotary Club of Geelong wishes to be a sponsor and be part of the Project Management Committee. They have donated $5,000 to Nourish Our Communities Ltd, the Charitable entity which has been set up to run project End Trachoma by 2020. Barry White of the Rotary Club of Geelong is the contact person.

20/3/2018 Contacted Jan Owen regarding dental health request by Aboriginal people. Follow-up during April 2018.

15-23/2/2018 Contact with Jim Epis, Tralee Cable and Sarah Brown regarding presenting FASD Project and Trachoma Project to Northern Goldfields Inter-Agency Meeting on 18/4/2018.

Limited progress this month due to competing commitments. Project plan up-dated. Still need to follow-up a number of important issues, i.e. clarifying leadership of project, laundromat regulations, sustainability model for laundromat, possible micro-financing costs, project preparation and training, community education costs, and

No action at this stage

Meet with RC of Morley

Prepare video presentation

Noted

Follow-up

Revise and present Trachoma plan to

NGIAM

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whether dental health as a project component can be included at minimal additional cost per requests by Aboriginal families. (Refer tabled Attachments 5b 2017 Trachoma School Report - Leonora Final; 5c and 5d Reimbursement of Cost of End Trachoma Banner)

Skin Health & Prevention of Infectious Diseases in Western Australian Aboriginal Communities

Where appropriate this issue is being dealt with by the End Trachoma project because many Good Hygiene Practices identical to those required for the prevention of trachoma also apply to skin health and prevention of infectious diseases.

Planning conducted to travel to Bidyadanaga in May 2018 (Refer Tabled Attachment 6. Draft travel plan). However, may need to delay because of other project commitments.

Kinship Connections Aboriginal Corporation

Source volunteers through the University of Notre Dame and St Catherine’s College to be followed up.

Aboriginal Education Materials Project

281 printed and electronic reports have been distributed and 9 hard copies of the curriculum.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Suicide Prevention Evaluation Project (ATSISPEP) and Conference (ATSISPEC)

Arrangements to be made for feedback to be provided to the Rotary Clubs of Balajura-Malaga and Mundaring.

Aboriginal Art Projects – Bridges, Buildings & Transport Companies

Late December 2017 contacted Pascal Felix regarding Art on transport vehicles project. Also contacted him in early-January 2018 about a possible Art Display area at the Old Subiaco Markets (D Brodie). Pascal on annual leave. Contact in Feb 2018.

Refine plan after NGIAM Meeting

Subject to commitments

implement

Letter sent

Noted

To arrange

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Writing WA

SB and JB presented preliminary plan to the group. SB commenced by stating that primary schools that have large numbers of Aboriginal students need to be identified, especially those schools employing, or receiving the services of, an Aboriginal Indigenous Education Officer (AIEO). Principals at High Schools with significant numbers of Aboriginal students can be contacted to identify their feeder primary schools for this project (e.g. Lockridge Community School, Balga Senior High School, Governor Stirling High School, St Catherine’s Catholic College, Kent Street Senior High School, Coolbellup Senior High School, Medina Senior High School, Hamilton Hill Senior High School, Armadale Senior High School and Maddington High School). Another group who could identify the schools would be the Program Managers: Indigenous Education in Department Regional Offices (e.g. Gail Barrow, Carol Jackson, etc).

SB had also been in contact with South Australia where significant efforts have been made to write books for children using the shared-pathway approach. In South Australia children have been asked to read the completed books and rate them. SB thought this was an excellent model. Group members were supportive of this model.

JB had been following up writers to write books, e.g. Kelly Canby in Los Angeles.

BD said that he had met Chris Oakley at the Rotary Club of Matilda Bay who has had experience publishing books for Princess Margaret Hospital. He recommended that he attend the next ARG meeting to talk about his past work so that we can learn from him.

Tree Mission Project – Rotary Club of West Perth, Alan Briggs

16/1/2028 Alan provided a comprehensive report on the “Tree Mission”. His work has slowed down whilst completing a Phd on Geo Parks which will help him in the future. He remains the Chair of Avongro based in the Avon River Valley. He said that the organization “Men of the Trees” had changed its name to that of “Trillion Trees”. Until he completes his Phd he is interested in promoting the project through Rotary Clubs and the ARG.

Fruit Tree Project, Panngurr School (near Telfer)

G Slee sent through a request for the donation of selected Fruit Trees

Follow-up

Continue progressing project

Follow-up

Follow-up

Continue work in this area

Invite Chris Oakley to attend next ARG

meeting

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SB (BD can assist with some)

SB (BD can assist with some)

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for the Panngurr School and community so they can grow their own fruit. BD sought advice from P Nosow, Landsdale Commercial Nursery. Peter said that we needed to check out water quality because fruit trees can concentrate dangerous chemicals. He said that he was unable to help with donating fruit trees because his nursery specialises in supply roses across Australia. Nevertheless, he recommended two nurseries who might be prepared to donate plants.

PhS suggested that Edge of Darkness (EON) might be able to assist with the donation of plants.

Wes Trac Ltd (Caterpillar Machinery), 128-136 Great Eastern Highway, South Guildford WA 6055 may be able to help with transportation of plants to Newman.

People trying to establish gardens in Pilbara communities are also seeking small, square plastic pots to establish seedings.

Noted

Follow-up water quality issue

BD4. Aboriginal Projects conducted

by Rotary Clubs – Updating of database.

Website – http://www.rotaryarg.com.au/ Funding Methods and Opportunities Summary of Club Projects Past and Present Project Opportunities for Clubs – DG’s Newsletter no longer suitable

for publishing opportunities. No changes since last meeting.

To be preparedOngoing

Published in DG’s monthly Newsletter

BDBD/JB/LeD

BD

5. Aboriginal Consultants to ARG People who may be interested in being ARG Aboriginal Consultants:

Michael Hayden, Whadjuk Noongar Oriel McGuire, Whadjuk Noongar Rochelle Hume Professor Colleen Hayward, Whadjuk Noongar Linda Burrie

BD advertised for new ARG members to fill vacancies, including those interested in leading the Group.

Meet, brief & assess suitability of interested

nominees.

Awaiting responses to advertisement

BD

6. ARG Activities Information for Politicians and Government Departments

BD is considering arranging meetings with the following:

Hon Mark McGowan, MLA Premier Ben Wyatt, MLA, Treasurer Pat Dodson, Member of the House of Representatives. Roger Cook, Minister for Health – BD arranging a meeting to discuss

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the Rotary’s involvement in preventing many Health issues (e.g. dental health, ear health, prevention of Trachoma and other Infectious diseases, etc.)

Appointment being sought BD

7. ARG Budget 7/2/2018 Invoice for FASD banner and partial reimbursement of travel costs to Leonora sent to CJ for approval and payment. Rotary Club of Osborne Park offered to meet these costs out of some surplus funds. This means a saving for D9455.

8/3/2018 End Trachoma By 2020 Banner Purchased. Reimbursement of $182.50 outlay sought from D9455 (refer tabled Attachments 5c & 5d Moved) Moved JB, Seconded PhS that reimbursement of cost be sought from District via CJ.

Complete District Claim Form and submit

BD

8. Donations-in-Kind The Rotary Club of Osborne Park still has children’s school uniforms that can be given to Aboriginal Communities.

Need to consult Rotary Club of Mill Point re whether they still have donated linen that could distributed to Aboriginal communities that have a high incidence of Trachoma.

BD contacted Spotless Laundry (the laundry that services hospitals) for second-hand towels and washers. These would be valuable for the End Trachoma by 2020 project.

DB took a range of used spectacles to the Pilbara for use in Aboriginal Communities. 117 spectacles were distributed. Most spectacles were donated by OPSM. Sight issues are an unrecognised problem in many Aboriginal communities. Further donations of spectacles are being sought.

BD stated that many Aboriginal communities would value donations of second-hand working television sets. However, transport arrangements need to be considered as part of the donations.

Advertise as Club opportunities in DG

9455 and 9465 Newsletters.

BD

GENERAL BUSINESS PhS report on ARG activities to the D9455 Board (Refer Attachment 8.)

Quarterly Report to State Governor on Whadjuk-Noongar Curriculum Project and Teacher scholarships sent to State Governor

NAIDOC Week Planning

ARG Mission, Objectives and Membership 2018-2019 (Refer Attachment 9)

ARG “T”-Shirts – It was agreed that it would be valuable to have an ARG “T”- Shirt with ARG & Rotary logos for members to wear to

Noted

Noted

Deferred to April Meeting

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publicise the group. Following discussions of colours it was decided to refer the design to LeD. It was also agreed that Peter Stone be approached to produce the shirts. Members provided information on their personal choices and sizes. It was also recommended that some be purchased for sale at the forthcoming District Conference.

Identification of a Maths student from Balga Senior High School interested in finance, accounting and financial advice. Student to be assisted with applying for an AIEF scholarship to complete High School Studies, and a Financial Advisors Association Scholarship for their tertiary university studies.

Design “T”-shirts

Production of Shirts

Follow-up with Balga SHS Principal

LeD

BD/PeS

JB

Meeting concluded 6.23pm

. Next meeting NEXT MEETING: To be held Sylvia Byers Home, 14a Dalgety St, Cottesloe 6011 (On Stirling Hwy turn left from Fremantle into Napier Street or turn right from Perth into Napier – 4 parking bays in front of house. If full proceed to Burt Street and park – walk back to house from Burt St) commencing 4.30pm on TUESDAY 24 APRIL 2018.

SUBSEQUENT MEETINGS / EVENTS SCHEDULE

22 MAY 2018 – Jane Boxall’s Home, 25 Hardy Road (Cnr Hardy Road and Kanimbla Street), Nedlands 600926 JUN 2018 – Jane Boxall’s Home, 25 Hardy Road (Cnr Hardy Road and Kanimbla Street), Nedlands 6009

Recorder Bruce DuftyChair, Aboriginal Reference Group, 15 April 2018

BRING UP ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS

Date to be brought Back to ARG Item Description Person Responsible26 May 2018 Sorry Day Anniversary

Plan ARG activities for NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week Planning BD/TP

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Date to be brought Back to ARG Item Description Person Responsible

Tree Mission – Alan Briggs Progress report

1 June 2018 Yokai Northside Project: Yokai Aboriginal Employment opportunities for people with Certificate 3

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1 July 2018 Commencement of NAIDOC Week

Locate Potential Candidates for Financial Advisor Scholarship

Minutes 4/16 – Item 2 WA State Governor – Aboriginal Pilot Education Project progress report

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1 Oct 2018 Australian Rotary Health Teacher Scholarships Proposal

Subject the State Government financial position to resubmit proposal to the Government of WA

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FUTURE GUEST SPEAKER RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended Person Suggested Subject Recommended by

Manager, Wadjak/Whadjuk-Northside Group Role of Wadjak-Northside Community Aboriginal Group BDGraham Maybury Aboriginal Suicide Prevention BDCarol Innis Ex-SWLSC, Metropolitan Planning Authority and Landcorp BDAdam Levin Museum of Freedom and Tolerance WA PhS

ABORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Schools Scholarships

Yalari School Scholarships, QueenslandYalari is a not-for-profit organisation offering secondary education scholarships at leading Australian boarding schools for Indigenous children from regional, rural and remote communities. Since 2005, Yalari has been providing Indigenous children from regional, rural and remote communities across Australia the opportunity to receive a full boarding school scholarship for their entire secondary education. We believe education is the key to generational change and a brighter future for Indigenous Australians and for our nation as a whole. We are deeply committed to the ongoing success of our national program of scholarships, student support and post-school opportunities.

Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF)

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The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) is a private sector-led, non-profit organisation focused on empowering young Indigenous people in financial need to build a brighter future for themselves and for the nation. AIEF provides scholarships that enable Indigenous students to attend leading Australian schools and universities, as well as mentoring and career support to ensure students make a successful transition from school to further studies or employment, productive careers and fulfilling lives. A product of a strong partnership between the Australian Government and the private sector, AIEF currently supports around 500 secondary and tertiary scholars, continues to support a network of over 400 graduates.AIEF provides scholarships and support through its two core programs, the AIEF Scholarship Program and the AIEF Pathways Program. The AIEF Scholarship Program provides scholarships which empower Indigenous students to pursue their education at some of Australia’s best schools and universities. Students supported by the program access high quality education in culturally inclusive environments, where they develop the skills and confidence to fulfil their potential and make the most of their opportunities. The AIEF Pathways Program prepares students on AIEF scholarships for life post-school and supports their transition from school through tertiary studies or employment into productive and fulfilling careers.

Christ Church Grammar School Guildford Grammar School Perth Ladies College (PLC) St Hildas

Tertiary Training University Bridging Courses Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) – 6 for the whole of Australia

The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) is a private sector-led, non-profit organisation focused on empowering young Indigenous people in financial need to build a brighter future for themselves and for the nation. AIEF provides scholarships that enable Indigenous students to attend leading Australian schools and universities, as well as mentoring and career support to ensure students make a successful transition from school to further studies or employment, productive careers and fulfilling lives. A product of a strong partnership between the Australian Government and the private sector, AIEF currently supports around 500 secondary and tertiary scholars, continues to support a network of over 400 graduates.AIEF provides scholarships and support through its two core programs, the AIEF Scholarship Program and the AIEF Pathways Program. The AIEF Scholarship Program provides scholarships which empower Indigenous students to pursue their education at some of Australia’s best schools and universities. Students supported by the program access high quality education in culturally inclusive environments, where they develop the skills and confidence to fulfil their potential and make the most of their opportunities. The AIEF Pathways Program prepares students on AIEF scholarships for life post-school and supports their transition from school through tertiary studies or employment into productive and fulfilling careers.

Rotary Scholarships Indigenous Science Communication Scholarship - Terry Burns (Director, Science and Engineering Challenge) Rotary Foundation Scholarships - District Secretary.

Aboriginal Youth Exchange Awards (Rotary)The Myer FoundationThe Ian Potter Foundations

Specific Purpose ScholarshipsAssociation of Financial Advisors Scholarships for Aboriginal wishing to gain tertiary level qualification in accounting, commerce and financial services (consideration may be given to upper High School Aboriginals [Years 11 and 12] wishing to pursue this career path).

Australian Rotary Health Scholarships

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Health Industry Scholarships - These Scholarships support Indigenous students to undertake tertiary training in nursing, physiotherapy, psychology, dentistry and other health related degrees at university. These scholarships help Indigenous students to overcome barriers to tertiary study and qualification.

Value $5,000 per study year. Rotary Clubs contribute 50% of funds. Examples of degree and post-graduate degree courses include:

- Dentistry (including dental surgery), - Health Science (including Public Health);- Indigenous Health;- Loss, Grief and Trauma;- Medical Radiation Science;- Medicine (including medicine and surgery); - Midwifery;- Nursing; - Occupational Therapy;- Oral Health in Dental Technology;- Physiology and Pharmacy;- Physiotherapy;- Psychology;- Public Health;- Social Work;

Leadership Programs - WA Aboriginal Leadership Institute: Runs Aboriginal Woman’s Leadership Program for all Aboriginal women regardless of language group. The program has been designed for Aboriginal women for Aboriginal women. Culture is incorporated into a sophisticated leadership development framework. WAALI Patrons are Hon Kerry Sanderson AC Governor of WA and Professor Colleen Hayward AM, Pro Vic Chancellor (Equity and Indigenous), Edith Cowan University Program Content

- Personal and cultural identity, belonging and responsibility- Awareness of self as a leader- Understanding how to use strengths to develop and grow- How to build trust and credibility as a leader- Forming productive networks and relationships- Being a role model- Mentoring and coaching- Dealing with challenges and building resilience- Influential and transformational leadership- Social impact.

The course is run firstly with a 3-day offsite and then once a month for four months. The full program costs $7,500.

Leadership WA Scholarships: Sponsored by Rotary. Available for Aboriginals, especially those wishing to participate in the separately run program by Aboriginal Leaders.

ABSTUDY Education Allowances

The Federal Government website states that to be eligible an applicant must be sixteen years or older (unless there are special circumstances);

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an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; enrolled in an approved course, Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship; and not be getting another payment to study or train.

In 2018, the scheme payed $284.10 per fortnight to 16-17 year olds; $293.60 per fortnight to 18-21 year olds; $545.80 to applicants older than 21 years.

If an applicant is undertaking a masters or doctoral studies then they are paid $1038.80 per fortnight.

Young Australia League (YAL)

YAL offers burseries for young Australians aged between 12 and 25 years experiencing hardship due to social circumstances or disability to enable them to continue and succeed in their education.

Scholarship are to cover expenses such as tuition fees, specialist courses, home tutoring, books, equipment and travel and living allowance. Scholarships are broken into the following categories:

- Secondary Lower Scholarships – current value $2,000 each.- Secondary Upper Scholarships – current value $3,000 each- Post-Secondary Scholarships – current value up to $12,500 each.

Aboriginal Governance and Leadership Development Program (AGLDP) AGLDP is a multi-dimensional initiative providing opportunities for Aboriginal people in in corporate governance, procurement and business leadership.

Aboriginal Corporate Governance Development Program Royalties for Regions is investing $1 million into eligible Aboriginal businesses and Boards through the Aboriginal Corporate Governance Development

Program. The Program delivers grants to eligible Aboriginal businesses in WA's regional and remote locations to assist with improving their governance practices. It

provides access to professional assistance to support businesses strengthen their financial management and strategic decision making. Successful applicants will be able to access support under two categories:Category 1 – Corporate Governance Training

This category is focused on approved training, workshops and forums such as: - Up-skilling employees, management and leaders which leads to improved operational and governance processes;- Governance training linked with the improvement and/or accreditation of the organisations management systems;- Ongoing training that is part of the employer's staff/management development;- Travel and accommodation costs associated with Corporate Governance training – where local options are not available;- Subsidising costs involved in bringing recommended service providers to deliver local group Corporate Governance training.

Category 2 – Independent DirectorshipsThis category is focused on engaging non-member directors to provide tailored capability building for a short period of time such as:

- Assisting the board to review board performance and of the organisation management; - Assisting the board to assure shareholders that company is being run competently and in the best interests of all shareholders;- Providing independence to board to resolve challenging situations where management and the wider interests of the organisation may diverge at

times on issues such as tendering opportunities, business takeovers, boardroom succession, executive management remuneration, changes of corporate control, large acquisitions and the audit function.

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Maximum grant funding provided under the Program is $60,000 (and no more than 50% of the total costs of the approved activity) per stream applied for. Joint applications for assistance under both streams have a maximum of $120,000 (dependant on resources).

EligibilityApplicants must: Be an Aboriginal business or Board; Have a valid CAN or ABN; Be Solvent Be an entity that is undertaking a commercial or business activity; Have operating facilities located in regional or remote WA; Have operating facilities that will remain in regional or remote WA

Aboriginal Business Leaders Program The Department of Regional Development (DRD) is seeking to establish a Panel of suitably qualified and experienced contractors with the capacity and

capability to deliver one or more Aboriginal Business Leaders Programs (ABLP) in regional Western Australia. The ABLP will deliver business leadership training, coaching and mentoring opportunities. Participants will be Aboriginal directors, managers or employees, or Aboriginal people with an interest and commitment to progressing business

development.

RESOURCE LOANS

The Little Red, Yellow and Black Book: An Introduction to Indigenous Australia, By Bruce Pascoe. Copyright Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Studies (AIATSIS). Third Edition 2012 – Book on loan to LeD.

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